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Canadian companies now have much greater access to the world's second largest market, the European Union (EU).

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA, between Canada and the EU was provisionally applied in September eliminating majority of tariffs, improving market access and promoting bilateral trade and investment.

The agreement provides Canadian businesses access to the more than 500 million consumers in the European Union’s 28-member countries. The EU is Canada’s second largest trading partner after the United States with two-way trade in goods and services valued at more than $130 billion in 2015.

Join us for an interactive seminar on the opportunities with CETA – what has been implemented and what it means for your business. We will have a special guest speaker, Stan de Caluwe, Senior Supply Chain Solutions Manager for Holland International Distribution Council who will cover practical ways to place your goods in the EU.

AGENDA

8:30 – 9:00 Registration, continental breakfast and networking

9:00 – 9:10 Welcoming remarks

9:10 – 9:30 Alberta Export Support Fund

Learn how the fund can assist you in reaching the European and other markets Michael Cardozo, Program Manager, Alberta Economic Development and Trade

What has been implemented and what it means to your business Speaker TBD

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 11:15 Practical Ways to Place your Goods in the EU

How to build an efficient supply chain to support European sales The effects of Brexit and CETA on European supply chains The benefits and costs of having a European distribution center How do VAT and customs work in Europe